Urban Backscene Sections
OO Gauge 4mm 1/76
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Three different backscenes sets used with the same layout board behind a Metcalfe retaining wall. The scenes are: Terraced Backs, Factory Buildings and Derelict Street. Click on the pictures to view a larger image.
Terrace Backs
Typical of many urban areas, in close proximity to railways, are the back of terraced housing dating back to the Victorian period. Over the years, many have been altered by a succession of owners. Sheet includes an entry road to the backs drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used:
Length = 145 cm Height = 10.2 cm (57 X 4 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 TB
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Factory Building
A generic factory building often found next to the railway. Although it has been designed to be a long set of buildings, with care, the factory can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Attached to the main building is the manager's house.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used:
Length = 80.2 cm Height = 14.2 cm (31.5 X 5.5 inches)
£5.75 BScene4 Fact
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A Familiar Street
Down the cobbled street to the homes of the Barlows, Stan & Hilda, Alfred Roberts, Miss Nugent & landlady Annie Walker. There's no stone cladding - Jack & Vera haven't moved in yet! Sheet includes a side road and a back alley drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used:
Length = 110.7 cm Height = 10.5 cm (43.5 X 4.2 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 FamSt
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Railway Street
Railway Street is typical of many terraced houses built in the 19th century as urban areas quickly expanded. On the corner you will find 'The Royal Sovereign' with its tiled frontage. Sheet includes a side road and two back alleys drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 5
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used:
Length = 147 cm Height (including pavement) = 11.5 cm (58 X 4.5 inches)
£6.95 BScene4 RailSt
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Mill Building
A 'dark and satanic mill' building of the 19th century. These huge buildings frequently dominated the skyline of industrial towns and cities. With care you can cut the sections to different lengths to suit the position and space on your backscene.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions of main building when chimney is used in position B: Length = 49 cm Height = 24.5 cm (without chimney height 16.5cm) (19.3 X 9.6 / 6.5 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 Mill
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Council Housing
This sheet includes semi-detached & treble local authority housing typical of those built in the 1930s through to the 1950s. The sections allow you to vary the order of the housing to create different scenes.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used:
Length = 142 cm Height = 9 cm (56 X 3.5 inches)
£5.75 BScene4 Council
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Derelict Street Set 1
From the 1960s onwards many terraced properties faced the bulldozer in the pursuit of 'progress'. Urban decay is still a feature in many areas in proximity to railways. This sheet features such houses in various conditions. Perspective road & alley included.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length =
130 cm Height (including pavement) = 11.5 cm (51.2 X 4.5 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 Derelict1
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Derelict Street Set 2
The second sheet reflecting urban decay. Sheet includes properties with slates missing and one house that has been targeted by vandals who set fire to it. There is also a back alley included drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length =
131 cm Height (including pavement) = 11.5 cm (51.5 X 4.5 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 Derelict2
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Dave Rodgers used our Derelict Properties backscenes for the backdrop of his atmospheric motive power depot. Thanks to Dave for sharing these photographs of his layout. Click on images to view larger picture.
Brick Retaining Arched Wall
A useful sheet representing a weathered Brick arched retaining wall. When space is tight on the layout and the gap between the tracks and the baseboard edge then these arches may provide the perfect solution.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used (with exception of low wall): Length = 98 cm Height = 6.9 cm (38.5 X 2.7 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 BrickArch
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Warehouse / Factory Back
Another generic factory / Warehouse building often found next to the railway. Although it has been designed to be a long set of buildings, with care, the buildings can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Sheet includes gates and additional features.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used (including extension section and two sets of gates): Length = 122 cm Height (to top of chimney)= 14.5 cm (48 X 5.7 inches)
£5.75 BScene4 Ware
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Engineering Works
Clark & Sons Engineering works is an industrial building typical of many constructed from the 1930s through to the 1950s using concrete & the latest materials of the period. Buildings can be adapted to suit your own circumstances. Gates included.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 131 cm Height = 12.2 cm (51.5 X 4.8 inches)
£5.75 BScene4 EngW
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Stone Arches with infill
When space is tight on the layout and the gap between the tracks and the baseboard edge then these arches may provide the perfect solution. These weathered sandstone arches can be used with other sheets to create a very long section.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 102 cm Height = 8.2 cm (40 X 3.2 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 SArch
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Stone Arches with Shops
In urban area, businesses often occupy spaces under railway arches. Included in this sheet are ten such concerns: A Barbers, Fish & Chip shop, a taxi office, a cafe, a joke shop and an adult store in addition to vacant properties.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 102 cm Height = 8.2 cm (40 X 3.2 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 SArchShop
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Stone Arches with Lock-ups
Businesses occupying these Lock-ups under the railway arches include a glass merchant, garage, Alliance Box works, a light engineering works as well as two well-known TV characters who had such premises. Complements other Stone Arch sheets.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 102 cm Height = 8.2 cm (40 X 3.2 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 SArchL-up
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Under the Arches
Under the Arches complements the other Stone Arch Sets. This one features a Builders Merchant, Public Toilets, Newsagents, a laundrette, Eagle Printing Works and Smith's Scrapyard.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 102 cm Height = 8.2 cm (40 X 3.2 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 SUndArch
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Station Hotel
Railway companies often built imposing hotels for their travellers in close proximity to the station. This sheet represents such a concern. Two are included on the sheet allowing the modeller to extend the premises if desired.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions:
Length = 44.5 cm Height = 17.5 cm (17.5 X 6.9 inches)
£4.95 BScene4 Hotel
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Gladstone Street
Gladstone Street was originally built by a railway company for its employees in the late 19th century. There are two shops on the street, a butchers shop and chemists. The sheets includes two back alleys drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 137 cm Height (including pavement) = 11 cm (54 X 4.3 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 Glad St
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Fabrication Works
Built in the late 19th century, Stephenson & Johnson Steel Fabrication Works is a large brick building with large windows and glass roofing to maximise light in the erecting shops. The central office & Admin block has been “modernised”. Extra chimney included.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 72 cm Height = 21.5 cm (28.4 X 8.5 inches)
£5.95 BScene4 FabWorks
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British Imperial Tool Works
British Imperial Tool Works established in 1896 occupies this brick built building with large windows to maximise light in the workshops and forge. This backscene also features the main gates with lodge and walling for the yard.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions of main building: Length = 56.5 cm Height = 14.6 cm (to vent tops) (22.25 X 5.75 inches). Length of walling, lodge and gates: 23 cm (9 inches).
£5.25 BScene4 ToolWorks
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Railway Warehouse
These large Railway Goods Warehouses were built by the railway companies for the storage and transhipment of goods that needed to be kept dry or were of high value. An ideal backdrop to a large goods yard. You have the choice of one of the "big 4" companies.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions: Length = 55.5 cm Height = 18.3 cm (21.9 X 7.2 inches)
£5.50 BScene4 RailWare
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St. Michael's Church
St. Michael’s Church is a large early Victorian building built on the site of a medieval church. The scene features the church, a small parish hall and the churchyard. An ideal focal point when surrounded by the terraced housing in our Urban Scenes range.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions: Length = 49.5 cm Height (to tower top) = 24.5 cm (19.5 X 9.6 inches)
£5.25 BScene4 Church
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Station Road Backs
Station Road Backs is typical of many urban properties built in the 19th century near railways. Owners over the years have altered the properties particularly the back yards. Set includes two entry roads drawn in perspective.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 123 cm Height = 10.3 cm (48.5 X 4 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 StnRd
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Victoria Road
Victoria Road is a stone-built terrace typical of many built in the 19th century. The set includes two side roads drawn in perspective. Included in the set are bridging sections & roofing pieces that give modellers more flexibility for arrangement.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 130 cm Height (including pavement) = 11.4 cm (51.2 X 4.5 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 VicRd
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Hill Street
As the name suggests, these backscene elements are designed to go up (or down) gradients. However, if the modeller desires, they can also be used on the level giving a degree of versatility. The houses in this set are in a similar style to those of the Gladstone Street set (BScene4 GladSt).
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Horizontal length = 90 cm (35.5 inches) Height of each house (to chimney top) = 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) Width of a house 5.3 cm
£5.95 BScene4 Hill St
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Hill Street
As the name suggests, these backscene elements are designed to go up (or down) gradients. However, if the modeller desires, they can also be used on the level giving a degree of versatility. The houses in this set are in a similar style to those of the Gladstone Street set (BScene4 GladSt).
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Horizontal length = 90 cm (35.5 inches) Height of each house (to chimney top) = 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) Width of a house 5.3 cm
£5.95 BScene4 Hill St
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Hill Street
As the name suggests, these backscene elements are designed to go up (or down) gradients. However, if the modeller desires, they can also be used on the level giving a degree of versatility. The houses in this set are in a similar style to those of the Gladstone Street set (BScene4 GladSt).
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Horizontal length = 90 cm (35.5 inches) Height of each house (to chimney top) = 11.5 cm (4.5 inches) Width of a house 5.3 cm
£5.95 BScene4 Hill St
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High Street
A selection of shops & businesses to be found on a suburban shopping street. There are 27 in total including a post office, bakers, butchers, pub, barbers, general store, launderette, ironmongers, bank, pet shop, greengrocers, fishmongers, café, toy shop and more.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions when all sections used: Length = 137 cm Height (including pavement) = 11 cm (54 X 4.3 inches)
£6.50 BScene4 High St
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Manufacturing Works
The manufacturing works of Harry Wells Ltd. is typical of many factories of the 1940s / 50s constructed with concrete encased girders, metal framed windows with asbestos roofing. What the works manufactures is up to you!
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate maximum dimensions of main building: Length = 52.3 cm Height = 12.1 cm (to vent tops) (20.6 X 4.7 inches). Smaller building: 24.2 cm Height = 7.5 cm (9.5 X 2.95 inches).
£5.50 BScene4 ManWorks
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North Road County School
North Road County School was built in the late 19th century and is a large two storey building with wing buildings to each side. Typical of many urban school built after the Education Act of 1870, the school would have educated girls, boys and infants in separate parts of the building and had different entrances for each.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions: Length = 53.5 cm Height = 15.5 cm (to gable end tops) (21 X 6.1 inches).
£5.75 BScene4 Sch
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Butts Mill
Butts Cotton Mill is typical of many to be found around the country but particularly in Lancashire and Yorkshire. This large building (based on Butts Mill in Leigh) is a five storey mill with a tower housing water tanks together with a boiler house and chimney. The mill could be enlarged with the use of additional sections if required.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate dimensions: Length = 62 cm Height (to top of the dome) = 34.3 cm (24.4 X 13.5 inches)
£6.45 BScene4 Butts
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Britannia Works
Britannia Works was built during the Edwardian period. It is one of those industrial buildings that is ideal for placing just beyond the railway boundary. The Works could be used for various purposes making it a versatile addition to the range.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate dimensions: Length = 68 cm Height = 13 cm (to vent tops) 26.8 X 5.1 inches.
£5.95 BScene4 Brit
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General Warehouse & Stores
The Warehouse & Stores of Smith, Davies & Williams is typical of many such buildings once commonly located near railways in urban areas. These structures were used for storing general goods before transhipment or after arrival. Many remain today, having been converted into apartments and workplaces.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions of whole building (to roof top): Length = 55 cm Height = 17 cm (21.6 X 6.7 inches)
£5.50 BScene4 GenWare
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The Soap Works
This is a complete scene of a large industrial complex. The Sunbeam Soap Works established in the late 19th century is a collection of buildings built over many decades as the company successfully expanded. Ideal for modellers of different periods who require a generic industrial backdrop.
Size: A4 Sheet X 5
Approximate dimensions when all sections used: Length = 127.5 cm Height = 17.5 cm (to top of tallest chimney) (50.2 X 6.9 inches).
£6.95 BScene4 SW
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Alliance Works
This complete scene of an industrial complex features the rundown Alliance Works and Robertson’s Pickles & Sauces. This set can be used as a stand-alone scene or be used to extend the Soap Works backscene. An ideal backdrop for a railway set in an urban area.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
Approximate maximum dimensions: Length = 106 cm Height = 16.5 cm (to top of tallest chimney) (41.7 X 6.5 inches).
£6.25 BScene4 Alliance
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By the Tracks
Factories and other industrial building are often to be found near railways in urban areas. This complete scene is therefore useful to modellers who are creating such a scene. Can easily be used with other Backscene Elements in our range to develop a unique backdrop.
Size: A4 Sheet X 6
Approximate maximum dimensions of scene: Length = 163 cm Height = 17.2 cm (to top of tallest chimney) 64.2 X 6.8 inches.
£7.55 BScene4 Bytracks
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Office Buildings
These office buildings reflect changes in architectural styles over a century and are suitable for modellers of the late 1950s/60s through to the contemporary scene. This useful set of buildings that can be used individually to fill the odd gap or as a group.
Size: A4 Sheet X 5
Approximate maximum dimensions when all section used: Length = 136 cm Height = 15.4 cm (chimney tops of building on page 3) (53.5 X 6 inches).
£6.45 BScene4 Offices
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Walker's Brewery
This Brewery Scene will compliment other Backscene Elements in our range to develop a unique backdrop. Peter Walker & Son’s Brewery is typical of the once many breweries that were found in many towns and cities through the United Kingdom. Scene includes brew house, granaries & associated warehouses.
Size: A4 Sheet X 3
Approximate dimensions of scene: Length = 81cm Height = 16cm (to top of tallest chimney) (31.9 X 6.3 inches)
£6.25 BScene4 Brewery
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Municipal Flats
Built at the end of the Art Deco period, King George & Queen Mary Courts were built in a utilitarian style. These municipal flats offered superior accommodation to the slums that they replaced and were built from the 1930s through to the 1950s.
Size: A4 Sheet X 2
Approximate dimensions: Length = 62.8 cm Height = 11.7 cm (24.7 X 4.6 inches)
£5.25 BScene4 MFlats
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Assorted Businesses
Four Backscene Elements of businesses that might be found in the back streets or close to the railway. Included are the following: a Scrapyard, Plumbers’ Merchant, Timber yard and Tyre Fitters / Glass Merchant. Suitable for modellers of the1950s/60s through to the contemporary scene. These can be used individually to fill the odd gap or suitably arranged as a group.
Size: A4 Sheet X 4
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£5.95 BScene4 AssortB
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